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Chapter Three - Home

APOV

After we entered the club, we checked in for the costume party and were ushered to an area of reserved seating. As none of our costume mates had checked in, we quickly found a table that would accommodate the three of us plus our mates. We decided to stick together for the night just in case one of us ended up coupled with a complete jerk. I was so excited for Bella. Not only had Garrett been seriously flirting with her at the door, she completely stunned the football player AND she was going to get to meet him because he was obviously Rose's 'mate'. This was going to be so much fun and it will be a big boost to Bella's confidence level.

Our table was on the upper level of the club and had a view of the dance floor and bar below. After we order some drinks, I got up and stood at the rail for a moment to scan the already crowded dance floor below. I was trying to determine whom Bella and I would be 'mated' with for the evening, when I heard a booming voice yell something near the entrance of the club. I realized it was the Jolly Green Giant.

"Tinker Bell! I need some fairy dust!" He yelled as he drew nearer, looking up at me from the dance floor below. I started to laugh with the realization that he was my Peter Pan. I walked over to the table and watched him as he hurried to the stairs.

"Oh Rose!" I cried, jumping up and down clapping my hands. "I think I get to have all things green tonight." I said impishly as Rose looked over at the rapidly approaching Green Giant. Her eyes slightly narrowed at me while she smiled at me. I could tell she was a little annoyed that the Green Giant was actually my Peter Pan.

"There you are my little one!" He said with a huge grin on his face. I couldn't help but return his infectious grin. He was the biggest man I had ever seen, tall and full of muscles. He looked like a linebacker, a very ripped linebacker. His costume on the other hand was hilarious! He was dressed in a skintight light green tunic and shorts that were hemmed in a similar fashion as my dress. The outfit was rounded out with a little green hat with a red feather, elf shoes and green tights. The tights were the best part. "I am Pan, Peter Pan!" he said it as if he were James Bond or something. Bella burst into laughter at his declaration.

"What's so funny vampira. Your sexy powers are no match against my fairy dust!" He smirked, raising an eyebrow at Bella and glancing over his shoulder at the approaching football player. "I do think they will work well on football players though." He winked and then broke out in laughter as she blushed profusely.

Just then he opened his arms wide and I couldn't resist jumping into his arms. As he hoisted me in the air, I decided to introduce myself. "The name is Alice, but you can call me Tink." I said with a grin. He grinned back and perched me on his shoulder. I watched as the football player approach our growing little group.

"I'm Emmett, but you can call me Sexy Peter!" he boomed while wiggling his eyebrows suggestively. Rose rolled her eyes and snickered at that one. This caused 'Sexy Peter' to beam at Rose. 'Yeah, he's got it bad for her,' I thought to myself with a little smile.

"Hey Emmett." the football player said. "I see you finally found your Tinker Bell." He said smiling. Then he looked up at me. "I'm Edward." He said, stealing a quick glance in Bella's direction. "I'm sorry you had to get stuck with the incredible hulk here. If he gets out of line just go for his soft spot, right –"

"Hey man, we won't be showing anyone my soft spots!" Emmett laughed.

As Edward and Emmett bantered back and forth, my eyes were pulled towards the stairs. I caught my breath as I saw a man with slightly messy honey blond hair walking up the stairs in our direction. He was tall and lean, and he moved a little like a lion. As I was trying to take in more of his appearance, my black eyes briefly meet his clear blue eyes and something changed. I felt peaceful. 'That's weird,' I thought to myself. I motioned for Emmett to put me down. As soon as my feet hit the floor, I skipped off to get a better look. As he came into my view, my heart almost stopped. I was lost in his intense gaze as he looked into my eyes. I was HOME. He reached the top of the stairs, his eyes never breaking their hold on mine.

I walked over to him and said, "You've kept me waiting a long time." I gave him a shy smile, as I held out my hand to him.

"I'm Sorry, ma'am." He said returning my smile, ducking his head like a gentleman as he took my hand.

"I'm Alice." I almost squeaked, still holding his hand.

"Nice to meet you, Alice, or would you rather be called Tinker Bell?" He said still smiling. I didn't want to break our contact, and he seemed just as perfectly content to stand there holding my hand and gazing in my eyes. It wasn't until he was right in front of me that I noticed what he was wearing. He was a vampire. Bella's mate!

"You can call me what ever you want." I said, a little dreamily. I know I sounded completely cheesy, but I couldn't help myself. I was in love. He chuckled at my reaction.

"Okay. Alice it is. I can't keep calling you Tinker Bell after tonight. What will the neighbors think." He said with a wink. Oh how I hoped he would see me after tonight. Just then I heard Rose's voice behind me squeal.

"Jasper! What are you doing here! I thought you were still living in Texas?" Rose said excitedly, breaking me out of my reverie.

"Rose?" he responded breaking his gaze with me as he turned to look a little dazed and confused at Rose. I realized Rose was pulling him into a hug and I instantly felt a growl start to rumble in my chest. Rose looked at me and started to smirk. All I could think was 'how does she know Jasper.' My mind sighed his name. How could she take him from me? He is mine. However, as I looked up, Jasper's eyes met mine again and I knew that my worries were unfounded.

"Hey Jazz. Nice costume, by the way. I see you've met Alice the pixie." Rose said as she pulled away. "Do you want to meet your 'mate'?" she asked. Jasper looked a little confused for a minute as he glanced at me, but then he smiled and nodded his head.

"Jazz." I sighed too quietly for any one to hear, as we returned to our table.

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RPOV

Ever since I saw that gorgeous hunk of a man in green outside the nightclub, I had a nervous feeling in the pit of my stomach. I felt like a teenager girl with a massive crush, which was so unlike me. I was having a hard time stifling the giggles that kept welling up in my throat. I've never acted this way about anyone, even when I was a teenager. I have always been self-confident in my looks and the effect I have on people. But now I was nervous and it was a little disconcerting. He was so cute with his dark curly hair, hazel eyes and pouty lips. And his body; I was getting hot just thinking about all those muscles and his rock hard abs. That costume was so tight it left little to the imagination and as he moved I see every ripple of EVERY muscle. Oh what I wouldn't give to be alone with him for a while…

I couldn't believe Bella flirting with Garrett at the door. I wanted to shout 'way to go girl!' but I didn't want cause her to go back into that shell of hers. So I just watched. She really did have amazing looks, although not as amazing as mine. But she could certainly have her pick of the men at the club if she'd just let herself go and not worry that she's 'out of everyone's league'. How can she dismiss her looks and the effect she has on men. I only hope that the reaction the football player had to her will get her to start believing in herself. Even I was amazed at the apparent hold she seemed to have on him when he saw her. As I sat at our table, I was a little lost in my thoughts of musclely greenness. Suddenly I heard Alice call my name.

"Oh Rose!" she squealed. As I turned to look at her jumping up and down clapping her hands, I say the object of my fantasies walking towards Alice. "I think I get to have all things green tonight." Alice said impishly as she glanced at me. I felt a wave of jealously wash over me and had a hard time controlling my reaction. I hoped Alice didn't notice my eyes narrow, as I struggled to hold my smile at the realization that he was Alice's 'mate'.

I found myself watching him his interacted with Alice and making Bella blush by hinting the effect of her vampire powers on football players. I wasn't even sure what expression I had on my face. But as soon as he opened arms to Alice, I instantly felt jealous as she jumped into his waiting arms. Oh, how I wish it was me he was wrapping his big heavenly arms around. What did he say his name was… Emmett? But as he perched her one his shoulder and asked her to call him 'Sexy Peter' I couldn't help but think, 'Sexy Emmett'. I snickered at that and looked up to see him staring at me with the biggest smile I'd ever seen. Unfortunately, Emmett's attention was pulled to the football player. Emmett greeted his friend, who introduced himself as Edward. I didn't miss his quick glance over to Bella, neither did Alice, judging by the smirk on her lips. Alice jumped down and walked off towards the stairs as Emmett and Edward bantered back and forth.

I decided I had been silent far too long. Besides, I needed to get a lay of the land, so of speak. I was about to grab Bella and drag her over to the guys, being sure she would be too shy to do anything on her own. But once again, she surprised me. She was already there, standing in front of Edward saying something about soft spots.

"Who's soft spot are looking for, Bella?" I asked with a smile. She glanced up at me, returning my smile, opening her mouth to respond.

But before she could say anything Edward quickly added, "Well, was I about to ask her if she had a soft spot for football players." He looked at her as he said the last part softly. As she returned his gaze, her cheeks blushed pink. Amazingly, she didn't duck her head this time. They just continued to stare at each other like they were in their own little world. Not wanting to break the moment, I turned to the object of my affection.

"I thinks I've lost my 'mate' to a vampire attack." I whispered leaning in towards Emmett. He chuckled as we took a few steps away from Bella and Edward to give them their moment.

"I had a feeling her vampire powers would work on Eddiekins." He whispered back loud enough to be heard by Edward. He paused for a minute as he glanced at Edward, seemingly annoyed. "I didn't even get a rise out of him." He mumbled to himself. He looked at me and I raised one eyebrow in question. Emmett just laughed and said. "Edward hates it when I call him Eddiekins. But look at him. I got nothing, no reaction at all. Man, he has fallen hard."

"I think the same holds for our Bella as well. I'm Rose by the way." I was hoping I could get to know him before Alice came back to take him for a while. Where did Alice go anyway. But right now I think it was time for a subject change. I loved Bella and Alice. They were the sisters I never had, but right now I was more interested in this hot, good looking man, with his curly hair, muscles,… Ahhh.

"I'm Emmett, but you can call me… Sexy Peter." he laughed again as I finished that last part for him, laughing with him.

"Yes I heard, although I think I'm partial to 'Sexy Emmett." I said coyly as I put my hand on his bicep. Wow, the muscle of his arm rock solid.

"I'm quite partial to cheerleaders, myself." he returned with a wicked a sparkle in his eye. My insides melt.

"What are you two whispering about over there." I heard Bella say. Emmett and I turned to look at her. Bella and Edward had their eyebrows raised at us with stupid smirks on their faces. Oh, she did NOT just turn the tables on me, trying to embarrass me, did she?

"Emmett was consoling me." I said seriously. "It would appear that my 'mate' has fallen under your sexy vampire spell and now I've been abandoned. Mateless." I said all pouty. Emmett put his arm around my shoulders, pretending to console me. I was just thrilled he was touching me. As I looked up at him, his playful expression turned positively hungry and I thought he was going to kiss me right then. But Edward cleared his throat, breaking the moment. 'Stupid football player' I muttered in my head.

Bella shot me a warning glare as she tried not to smile, blushing a little. "Rose, You seem to have gotten over you loss quite well." She shot back as the smile she was trying to stifle suddenly spread out over her face.

I glanced over to where Alice had gone and caught the shimmer from her outfit as it reflected the lights from the dance floor below. She was talking to a man in a vampire outfit. He seemed familiar in a way. I decided to have a little fun with Edward and Bella.

"Oh Edward, I think you're about to get a little competition for your vampire's attention. She just might bite you and leave you now that her real mate has arrived." I said looking over to Alice and the vampire. Wait… Is that Jasper? "I'll be right back!" I shot over my shoulder as I almost ran over to Alice.

"Jasper!" I called happily.

A/N: Okay! So thanks for all the wonderful reviews! It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. I'm trying to reply to each of your reviews so If I forgot someone or repeated a reply, I apologize.

I know it seems like Bella and Edward are moving along faster than is normal for their characters, but we are seeing their interaction from someone else's POV. It's always more obvious to everyone else but the ones who are involved.

And because I know you want it, I will have Edward's POV in the next chapter.

I have a poll on my profile to see if anyone can guess where I got the inspiration for this story line. Please vote for what you think sparkLed my mind!

Now for some more Disclaimer stuff… Alice and Jasper's first words to each other taken from Stephenie Meyers 'Eclipse', pg 301. So there! XP Makes me wish I'd thought of myself.